Christmas by Candlelight

Saturday, December 6 ~ 4 pm to 8 pm
Sunday, December 7 ~4 pm to 8 pm

Get into the merriment of the season with a traditional pioneer Christmas and learn about the origins of Christmas traditions we celebrate today. Delight in the sights, sounds, and smells of the holiday season with us!

Featuring:

  • Horse and wagon rides by Highview Farm
  • Learn about traditional hymns and their significance at Christmas in the Glen Alda Church
  • Enjoy ham and savoury on a bun served in PCAHB ($)
  • Experience a pioneer’s first Christmas in the wilderness at the Fife Cabin
  • Learn about traditional Christmas treats in the Milburn House
  • Discover the history of the Christmas tree and stocking
  • Listen the story of the nutcracker and how he defeated the Mouse King
  • Learn about a settler’s Christmas meal at the Fitzpatrick house
  • Find out what the Tinsmith would be making for people to decorate and prepare for the holidays
  • Enjoy a reading of the classic Christmas story T'was the Night Before Christmas
  • View a wide selection of Christmas shopping options from the 1900s at the General Store
  • Learn about traditional games and pastimes
  • Make a Christmas craft
  • Participate in a traditional Hogmany celebration
  • Hot chocolate, cookies, and treats for sale at the Keene Hotel ($)
  • Enjoy freshly-popped kettle corn by Ben's Kettle Corn ($)
  • Learn about the history of the yule log
  • Christmas Raffle ($)
  • Handbell performances by the St. John's Bell Ringers
  • Witness a live Nativity performed by members of the Keene United Church at 7 pm- Sunday only

Visitors are encouraged to bring cash as there is no ATM on-site. In the spirit of the season, please consider bringing one or more non-perishable food item(s) to donate to the Otonabee-South Monaghan Food Cupboard. Donations will be collected in the Museum Shop.

Admission: Adults- $17, Students & Seniors (60+) – $12, Youths 5 to 14 Years of Age – $9, Free for Children Under 5 Years of Age, Family Pass (includes 2 Adults and up to 4 Youths) – $45

Tickets are available at the door and in advance online. To purchase tickets in advance, please click the button below to visit our online shop. Please note: all ticket sales are final (no refunds) and cannot be exchanged for another date.

Please note: Events run rain or shine. Special activities are subject to change due to weather, materials, volunteer availability and unforeseen circumstances. In the event of extreme circumstances which require cancellation, a notice will be posted on our social media pages. On-site parking is available on a first come first served basis. 

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